# Best VA Mortgage Lenders in Elkhart

**As of:** 2026-05-21

Compare the top VA mortgage lenders in Elkhart. Data-driven rankings based on rates, fees, and approval rates.

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## Market Statistics

- **Total Lenders:** 34
- **Total Loans:** 1,914
- **Median Rate Spread:** 0.43938235294117645%

## Top Lenders

| Rank | Lender | SafeRate Score | Pricing | Pull-Through | Volume | Type |
|------|--------|----------------|---------|--------------|--------|------|
| 1 | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC | 89 | 64 | 83 | 57 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 2 | ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC | 80 | 29 | 81 | 189 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 3 | CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 75 | 22 | 79 | 270 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 4 | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. | 75 | 38 | 74 | 167 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 5 | LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC | 73 | 53 | 69 | 19 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 6 | HALLMARK HOME MORTGAGE, LLC | 71 | 21 | 76 | 98 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 7 | Mortgage Research Center, LLC | 66 | 34 | 61 | 20 | Independent Mortgage Company |

## Methodology

Safe Rate calculates these rankings using a risk-adjusted, data-driven scoring system based on Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) filings. Rather than relying on simple averages, our statistical models control for loan-level risk factors (such as LTV, loan amount, and property value) to evaluate a lender's true competitiveness within Elkhart.

Our composite SafeRate Score is derived using an equal, geometric weighting of the following factors:
1. **Pricing:** Evaluates the lender's interest rates and net fees relative to the market.
2. **Pull-Through:** Measures the percentage of applications that successfully close, indicating reliability and customer service.
3. **Product Knowledge:** Evaluates the lender's specific experience and volume originating the selected loan product.
4. **Local Place Knowledge:** Analyzes the lender's total number of loans originated in the specific geography to determine local market expertise.